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Vote to approve the contract with Hobbs Architects for the Space Needs Study/Master Plan project
ABSTRACT
Action Requested: Vote on a request granting Dan LaMontagne as County Manager the ability to sign the contract allowing Hobbs Architects to perform the county wide space needs study/master plan project.
Introduction & Background: The County is pursuing contracting with Hobbs Architects (and The Wooten Company as consultant) to perform the necessary work to study the existing space occupied by County departments and develop plans for use of the existing space and expansion into additional needed spaces and plans for development of the acreage owned by the County near the intersection of Hwy 64 West and Renaissance Drive (future government “campus”) to accommodate the current and anticipated growth the County staff.
Discussion & Analysis: Upon approval of the contract, Hobbs and Wooten will be able to begin their processes with the County departments with an anticipated duration of approximately 6 months to complete. Once complete, Hobbs and Wooten will present their findings and recommendations to the County for assessment.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: Provide infrastructure to support desired development; Become more resilient; Ensure public safety through adequate resources, plans, and partnerships.
Budgetary Impact: Funding has been established through the budgetary process and is in place to cover the costs associated with the contract. The contract value is $222,000.
Recommendation: Motion to approve the contract with Hobbs Architects for the Space Needs Study/Master Plan project.